Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, July 30, 1994 TAG: 9408020073
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-5 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Rick Lindquist
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Cornerstone Fellowship (formerly St. John's Fellowship) holds a tent revival Sunday through next Sunday in Christiansburg. Sunday services 6 p.m. Weeknight services are at 7:30. Sunday, Aug. 7, there will be an 11 a.m. service and dinner on the grounds follows.
Music every evening includes The Farley Brothers on Tuesday, Gospel Truth on Thursday and The Pfeiffers on Friday.
Take Exit 114 from I-81 and head south on Riner Road (Virginia 8). Then, turn west on Flanigan Road (service road) and go approximately one-half mile to the tent. Pastor Charles Smith, 381-2887.
Christiansburg's Camp Christi, 4704 Roanoke Road, is the site for the week-long Statewide Camp meeting of the Churches of God, headquartered in Anderson, Ind. Evangelist is the Rev. Jon Lambert. The camp meeting starts Monday and continues through next Sunday.
First Church of God, South Franklin and Alleghany streets, holds a camp meeting prelude service Sunday at 6 p.m. On hand will be gospel performers Michael and Craig Patty, brothers of Sandi Patti, the Grammy and Dove award winner. Worship services Sunday morning are at 8:30 and 10:45. Sunday school is at 9:45. A nursery and children's church program for second grade and younger is offered during the 10:45 service.
Call 382-6350 for more information about the camp meeting or the church.
The 84th annual camp meeting at Piedmont Campground continues through Sunday with the Rev. Bob Ely, evangelist. Services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily and Sundays at 10 a.m. Children's service at 10 a.m. daily. The campground is at 5007 Jewell Drive (seven miles from U.S. 460 off Alleghany Springs Road), Shawsville. 268-2163.
The 35th interdenominational Holiness Camp Meeting, with the rev. Guy Hartsock of Bassett, Va., is Thursday through Aug. 14 at Bible Holiness Church, 611 S. Franklin St., Christiansburg. Services daily at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Children's service daily at 6:30 p.m. Pastor H. D. Sawyer, 382-8743.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE:
The Farley Brothers - Kenny and James - join Carl Ratcliffe at the Riner Grace Brethren Church Sunday at 7 p.m. The church is three miles south of Auburn High School on Virginia 8. Carl Ratcliffe, 382-7571 or 382-4654.
Award-winning gospel singer Terry Lee Goffee visits Dublin Gospel Tabernacle, U.S. 11 at Cougar Trail Drive, Sunday at 2 p.m. Pastor Billy Hale, 980-1580.
Joani Tabor of Roanoke sings Sunday at 11 a.m. at Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church.
The Christian Country Spectacular is Friday, 7 p.m., at Auburn High School, Virginia 8. Appearing: Gene Higgins, Terry Lynn, Billie Jean Knight and Terry Lee Goffee. $5 at the door; children under 10 free.
The Martin Family presents The McKameys Aug. 11, 7 p.m., at Auburn High School, Virginia 8. $10 at the door and $8 in advance. 381-1137 (Blue Ridge Heating and Air Conditioning) or 382-1954.
HAPPENINGS:
Trinity Baptist Church, Christiansburg, celebrates its 25th anniversary today at 7 p.m. and Sunday during both services. The Rev. Dr. Danny Lovett, professor of evangelism at Liberty University, is guest speaker. Music, and nursery for pre-schoolers.
The summer reading program at Radford Church of God in Christ, Russell Avenue, meets Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-8, through Aug. 18, for storytelling, creative writing, library trips and refreshments. The church needs good, used books for this educational endeavor. 639-5948.
First Missionary Baptist Church in New River celebrates homecoming Sunday at 4 p.m., with the Rev. Roger Hagwood of First Christian Church, Stuart.
United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church, Main Street and Memorial Boulevard, Narrows, hold a rummage sale Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cornelia Smith, 726-7428.
St. Peter's Anglican Catholic Church, 230 W. First St., across from Kroger's parking lot), Christiansburg, holds a yard and clothing sale Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. In case of rain, the sale will be postponed until Aug. 13.
Blacksburg Baptist Church sponsors its annual ice cream social for senior adults Aug. 12, 5 p.m., at Caboose Park. The event will move to the Fellowship Hall in case of rain.
VACATION BIBLE/CHURCH SCHOOL:
Fairlawn Baptist Church, 6758 Oxford Ave.: Today, 9 a.m., for age 3 through high school. Lunch provided. Information and transportation: 639-5049.
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Main St.: Sunday through Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Seneca Baptist Church, 8672 Roanoke Road, Elliston: Monday through Friday, 6:30-0 p.m., closing program Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. 268-1455 or 268-5796.
Belmont Baptist Church: Monday through Friday, 7-8:30 p.m., for ages 4-18. 382-8478.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Roanoke and East Main streets, Christiansburg: Day camp Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., for youngsters 4-13. Participants should pack a lunch. The Rev. Rob Goldsmith, 382-4365, or Sarah Carper, 639-4757.
Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church: Aug. 7-12, 7 each evening.
SHORT TAKES:
Three Christiansburg churches - Main Street Baptist, St. Paul United Methodist, and Christiansburg Mennonite Fellowship - have signed on as participants of the New River Valley Church Hotline, a free telephone service that provides callers with schedules, special announcements, activities and devotions. The number is 382-2046.
Friendship Baptist Church, Third and Bowling streets in Radford: Sunday school is at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. 639-5645.
New Hope United Methodist Church, Church Street, New River, holds Sunday school 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Carol Dunsmore is the pastor. 639-1470.
The Christiansburg Roman Catholic community celebrates Mass on Saturdays at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on College Street. Call Ned Letto, 382-8046, or Elaine Reese, 381-1944.
The House of Prayer meets Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Montgomery County Primitive Baptist Church building, Triangle Street, Blacksburg (off U.S. 460 between the Dairy Queen and Ridgeview Apartments. The Rev. Kevin English, 951-8323.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the New River Valley, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. A discussion follows the service. 552-5273 or 552-4749.
Members of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. can keep up with church happenings, hear devotionals and special reports by calling the toll-free VoiceLine at (800) 872-3283.
In Religion is a regular Saturday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of your church or religious organization in care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Fax: 381-1656. Clear, sharp photographs accompanying news items are welcome. Items must be received by noon Wednesday for use in that week's column.
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